Numbers, AI, Water, & The Matrix
Grandfather Michael, one trillion of anything is mind-boggling! I cannot imagine what a thousand “thousands” looks like, let alone one million “millions”. And then the billionaires at the White House, with promises for more electricity to grow more AI with faster and bigger data centres. Frightening! Unchecked growth amidst calls to stop regulating AI, and […]
Numbers, AI, & WTF
Grandpa Randy, I am going to ask you to close your eyes…not right now, Grandpa. Finish reading this part. I would like you to visualize the numbers below before reading my missive. Start with one hundred. 100. Here’s one thousand 1000. Look at one million 1 000 000. Try to fit all those zeroes when […]
What Next? A sobering look at career prospects for the next generation
Legacy What Next? Last week I spent some time with my grandchildren and, typical of most adults when chatting with their grandchildren, I asked them what they hoped to do once they had grown up. Before I tell you what they told me, let me say that just about everyone in their everyday lives […]
Legacy: A reflection on generational wisdom
Legacy Legacy: Perspectives on learning in a rapidly changing world: Questions to ask children As I enter my 70th year in our world, my thoughts turn to those near and dear to me—my children’s children. Our world continues to change, exponentially now, as time and energy slow for me. The Indigenous culture and way is […]
September Newsletter
Welcome to the September CANeLearn News As the summer heat fades and the needle starts its counter-clockwise return, we set our sights on the promises of a new school year. CANeLearn is launching new research on e-learning student supports (see below), has embarked on a series of conversations about AI, and is sharing AI insights and […]
Noise, FOMO, and Obligations
Fear of Missing Out Noise, FOMO, and Obligation: Finding focus in the chaotic world of AI innovation Grandfather Michael’s latest comment on noise resonated for me in the midst of my personal transition out of the front-line fire of the world of bureaucracy that my consulting practice existed in. I have spent the last […]
June Newsletter
Welcome to the June CANeLearn News As the sun sets on another school year, and we look forward to soaking up some sun, CANeLearn continues its research agenda on e-learning with a survey on supports for students launching this Fall – see details below. Help us fine-tune our focus as we move into Phase 2 […]
May Newsletter: Research Update
22nd Annual Digital Learning Symposium May 7-9 ~ Hybrid, Online, and In-person! With the symposium kicking off tomorrow evening, now is the time to join us virtually! Check out the program. Register to join virtually! Research Updates We need your help! CANeLearn is conducting new research about student online learning supports – Email rlabonte@CANeLearn.net to join us Check out CIDER’s State […]
April Newsletter
Focus on Learning 22nd Annual Digital Learning Symposium ~ May 7-9 ~ Hybrid, Online, and In-person!With the symposium only weeks away, now is the time to check out the program. Unable to attend onsite in downtown Vancouver? Register to join us virtually! Research spotlight AI in Education – What the research says Support strategies key to learner […]
Focus on Research
Focus on Research Powered by Pexels As we navigate an unrelenting flood of hype, promises, and new announcements about artificial intelligence – the good, the bad, and the impractical – CANeLearn is keeping the focus on quality in e-learning, offering real and substantiated tips on what is improving practice. With the second half of the […]